^RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS/ 



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Centaur ea ® & ^ 



This is a very interesting class of plants represented by both 

 annuals and perennials. Among the annuals we have such 

 popular kinds as the Royal Sweet Sultan, the double Cornflower, 

 and the white-leaved varieties, widely called Dusty Millers. 

 The perennial varieties go under the popular name of perennial 

 Cornflowers. All of them are great favorites throughout the 

 country because they are easy to grow in almost any kind of soil. 



1874 Americana (Basket Flower). ® A splendid hardy annual, 

 growing 3 feet high and bearing immense thistle-like blooms 

 of a rosy-lavender color. The blooms measure 5 inches 

 across. Very showy in the mixed border and splendid for 

 cutting. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 



1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or GrecianCornflower) .® 

 A very showy annual variety with large, bright yellow, 

 sweetly scented flowers. A popular sort for cutting; lasting 

 well; 2 feet. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c. 



Double Blue Cornflower 



Centaurea imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultan) 



Centaurea imperialis® 



Royal Sweet Sultans 



This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet 

 Sultans for cut-flower purposes. The charming, sweet-scented, 

 artistic-shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when 

 cut will stand for several days in good condition. In this latitude 

 it is best to sow very early in the spring so that they may perfect 

 their flowers before very hot weather comes; 2\ feet. We offer 

 the following distinct colors: 



1891 Brilliant Rose \ 



1892 Amaranth Red J . , , 



1893 Deep Lavender An ? of '™ se: 



1894 Deep Purple / , )c = 



1895 Delicate Lilac \ spec,al pkt 2Sc - 



1896 Pure White / 



1899 Collection. One packet each 

 of the above six fine colors 50c. 



1900 Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 



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Double Cornflowers ® 



Centaurea cyanus 



These are also known as Bachelor's Buttons, Blue Bottle, 

 Ragged Sailor, Bluet, and sometimes as Ragged Robin, but it is 

 always best to order by the botanical name. They are well 

 known to every flower lover and always included in old-fashioned 

 gardens. 



1881 Double Blue \ 



1882 Double Rose-Pink / Any of these: 



1883 Double White I Pkt. 10c; 



1884 Double Maroon / \ oz. 25c; 



1885 Double Mauve 1 oz. 75c. 



1886 Double Rosy Red / 



1889 Collection of one packet each of above 6 colors 40c. 

 1888 Collection of \ oz. each of above 6 colors $1.00. 

 1890 Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 20c; oz. 50c. 



White-Leaved Centaureas— Dusty Miller 



Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets, and pots; also exten- 

 sively used for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved 

 Cannas or Scarlet Sage these are particularly effective. Sow the 

 seed early indoors, and transplant in May. The white leaved 

 Cinerarias are also known as Dusty M illers. See page 70. 



1871 Candidissima.® Silvery white leaves with elegantly cut 

 margin. Very showy. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 50c. 



1872 Gymnocarpa.® Finely cut silvery foliage; 1J feet high. 

 This is a great favorite. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 



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1902 Dealbata. Bright rose colored flowers; July to September; 

 U to 2 feet. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 



1903 Macrocephala. Large thistle-like golden yellow flowers; 

 useful for cutting and showy in the border; July and August; 

 3£ feet. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 



1904 Montana (Perennial Cornflower). A showy variety, 2 

 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flowers from July to 

 September. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c 



A good horticultural book makes a very acceptable gift. See list on page 44 



